Young's Record Triple-Double
Jackie Young's Historic Triple-Double Leads Aces Past Dream, Ends Atlanta's Streak
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Key Points
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Aces built a commanding lead by halftime (55-38) and pulled away further with a 33-14 second-quarter outburst to take control of the game.
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Jackie Young hit four three-pointers in the win, matching the Dream's total from beyond the arc for the night.
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Las Vegas improved to 12-4 on the road this season, underscoring their reputation as a strong road team.
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A’ja Wilson added a milestone with her 587th blocked shot, moving into sixth on the WNBA’s all-time list.
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Dream forward Angel Reese noted that Atlanta’s defense wasn’t their best and stressed the need for more consistent defensive effort.
Jackie Young delivered a historic triple-double — 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists — as the Las Vegas Aces routed the Atlanta Dream 109-87 on Barbie Game Day. CBS News reported it was the first 25-point triple-double in Aces history and the third of Young's career.
A'ja Wilson added 23 points, and Las Vegas outscored Atlanta 33-14 in the second quarter to build a 55-38 halftime lead it never gave back. The win pushed the Aces to 21-9 overall and 12-4 on the road, ending Atlanta's five-game win streak.
Young's Triple-Double Makes Aces History
Young hit four three-pointers on the night, matching Atlanta's total from deep. Her performance was the defining factor in the win. Head coach Becky Hammon praised her two-way impact, noting that Young controlled the game on both ends of the floor.
News3LV noted the triple-double was Young's third of her career. It is also the first 25-point triple-double in franchise history. Young's ability to score, rebound, and distribute in the same game underscores her standing as one of the WNBA's top all-around players.
Second-Quarter Explosion Put the Game Away
The Aces scored 33 points in the second quarter alone, holding Atlanta to just 14. That 19-point swing turned a competitive game into a blowout. Las Vegas went into halftime up 55-38 and never looked back.
Chelsea Gray added 17 points and six assists. NaLyssa Smith chipped in 18 points off balanced team play. Kansas City Star highlighted that Las Vegas's ball movement made it nearly impossible for Atlanta to keep pace throughout the second half.
Wilson Reaches WNBA All-Time Blocks Milestone
A'ja Wilson's 23-point night came with an extra milestone. Her 587th career blocked shot moved her into sixth place on the WNBA's all-time blocks list. CBS News reported the moment drew recognition during the broadcast.
Wilson's dominance on both ends helps explain the Aces' road success. At 12-4 away from home, Las Vegas has built a reputation as one of the hardest teams to beat on the road in the entire league.
Reese Shines but Dream's Defense Collapses
Angel Reese recorded 23 points and 16 rebounds for Atlanta, her 20th double-double of the season. But the Dream shot just 4-for-25 from three-point range. That poor shooting made it impossible to stay close against a hot Las Vegas team.
Reese was direct after the game. She said Atlanta's defense "wasn't their best" and stressed the need for more consistent defensive effort going forward. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak for the Dream, who will need to regroup quickly.
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